Best Selling Books by Benjamin Spock

Now in a new trade paperback edition, Dr. Spock''s groundbreaking classic looks to the future and addresses the challenges today''s parents face.

The standard guide to baby and child care, from physical to moral development, includes new material on international adoption, autism, and coping with terrorism.

America''s favorite pediatrician, Dr. Benjamin Spock has helped two generations of parents raise their kids with his timeless bestseller, Dr. Spock''s Baby and Child Care. Now, today''s parents can rejoice: a new compilation of Dr. Spock''s timeless advice is here! Filled with Dr. Spock''s insightful writings on the fruition of a child to college-aged adult, this first-time collection of essays provides parents with timely information on topics such as: a child''s fears and anger coping with everyday stress teaching a child values and responsibilities understanding and dealing with violence in contemporary culture effective discipline prioritizing school work dealing with peer pressure discussing love, sex, and AIDS step-parenting With Dr. Spock''s The School Years, parents everywhere will return again and again to Dr. Spock for all of their child-rearing questions.

From the pediatrician whose advice has shaped parenting practices for more than half a century, comes the essential parenting book, fully revised and updated for a new generation. From the pediatrician whose advice has shaped parenting practices for more than half a century, comes the essential parenting book—fully revised and updated for a new generation. This timeless, classic bestseller has been revised by Dr. Robert Needleman, a top-notch physician who shares Dr. Spock’s philosophy. All Dr. Spock’s invaluable, time-tested advice is here, along with the most current medical practices and advances in health care, and a resource guide. More than ever before, this essential work will help all parents face their many challenges and responsibilities with new confidence and joy.

America''s favorite pediatrician, Dr. Benjamin Spock has helped two generations of parents raise their kids with his timeless bestseller, Dr. Spock''s Baby and Child Care. Now, today''s parents can rejoice: a new compilation of Dr. Spock''s timeless advice is here! This first-time collection of essays brings together Dr. Spock''s insightful writings on connecting with your child''s inner life during the all-important early years. Dr. Spock''s The First Two Years covers such topics as: understanding your baby''s different cries helping your little one cope with separation anxiety communicating with your baby teaching your child about giving and sharing the easiest way ever to toilet-train dealing with the impact a newborn can have on siblings treating the most common ailments With Dr. Spock''s The First Two Years, new parents everywhere will return again and again to Dr. Spock for all of their child-rearing questions.

Spock describes events that span two world wars, two marriages, two sons and one stepdaughter, and all the trappings of a celebrity.

"Dr. Benjamin Spock, author of the landmark book Baby and Child Care, now gives his guidance on strengthening families and instilling values. A Better World for Our Children: Rebuilding American Family Values empowers parents to influence the future of their children and provides specific activities families can do together to make a difference in their homes and neighborhoods." "Dr. Spock believes that the seeds for many of society''s problems are sown during childhood. He contends that we are putting too much pressure on children to succeed academically and athletically. These "superkids," are often coached to be fierce competitors, but as a side effect can be selfish, disrespectful, materialistic or downright rude. Spock feels that we must change our emphasis from getting ahead materially to raising children who want to help people, be kind to each other and are dedicated to service." "The "grandfather" of all child-development experts, Dr. Benjamin Spock has been advising millions of parents worldwide about children''s physical and mental health for more than sixty years. Now, he feels compelled to share his deep and grave concerns about the continuing decline in America''s system of values. Dr. Spock speaks from his heart and his mind with personal insight and frankness in A Better World for Our Children. Well-known for his liberal political views, Dr. Spock will surprise many readers with his traditional family values and "old-fashioned" advice." "Part of Dr. Spock''s advice is that we must once again get involved in our schools, in politics and in volunteering. Children see that their parents'' lack of involvement is passing spiritual apathy on from generation to generation by example. Most people just complain, and don''t do anything about it. Not Benjamin Spock. At 91, with his passion and spiritual fire still burning strong and not willing to retire, he wants to help you build a better world for your children."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

From the pediatrician whose advice has shaped parenting practices for more than half a century comes the essential parenting book—fully revised and updated with the latest research and written in clear, accessible prose for parents of all backgrounds. Generations of parents have relied on the influential bestseller Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care as the most authoritative and reliable guide for child care. This timeless yet up-to-date edition has been revised and expanded by Dr. Robert Needlman, a top-notch pediatrician who shares Dr. Spock’s philosophy and has applied his research in his career. In this tenth edition, you can gain the latest information on child development from birth through adolescence—including cutting-edge research on topics as crucial as immunizations, screen-time, childhood obesity, environmental health, and more. With a revised glossary of the newest and most common medications and a guide to reliable online resources, this vital handbook will help you become the best parent you can be.

Discusses psychology and behavior problems of children from infancy to adolescence.

A discussion of psychological development and individual psychology''s relationship to social psychology and political behavior.

The world famous pediatrician discusses the specific problems involved in fostering children''s total development in a changing society

Discusses various aspects of sexual behavior and the problems encountered by young people in sexual, emotional, and social involvements.